Covid presents new opportunities for textile producers across the Americas

摘要

The relationship between the USA textile industry and its counterparts in Latin America has never been straightforward, given the US exports fabrics and fibre to its neighbours as well as importing apparel, but the Covid-19 pandemic has increased complexity in this relationship. Moreover, with US brands looking to diversify sourcing away from China with a greater focus on near-sourcing, these regional trade flows are likely to expand and intensify, say industry experts.